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Of all the roof mounting options, a correctly installed eve mount is one of the least likely to leak, bested only by a chimney mount. Don't take this to mean I'm dismissing correctly installed tripods, which will serve reliably for decades.
If I was in your situation, I'd opt for an antenna system functionally similar to the HD7698P (which is a very valid suggestion). An Antennas Direct DB4e aimed at 340° and a Winegard YA1713 aimed at about 325°. Combine the the two using a UVSJ and then into an Antenna Direct CPA-19 preamp. (This preamp is like virtually all others, in that it's powered by a unit in the building, via the coax. There is no need to install power on the roof or in the attic.)
I think this system would increase the reliability of the signals from KCTS-9, KSTW-11 and KCPQ-13. At the same time, the wide beam-width of the DB4e would provide better coverage of the UHF signals to the west and east of the main Seattle groups.
The output of this system and the HD7698P option could integrate with a satellite system... The quality of HD signals via OTA will meet or beat those any available via cable or satellite.
I'm certain I would not be as happy with an attic mounted system... But such an option would still offer fair reception.
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If the well is dry and you don't see rain on the horizon, you'll need to dig the hole deeper. (If the antenna can't get the job done, an amp won't fix it.)
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Last edited by GroundUrMast; 6-Apr-2012 at 7:21 AM.
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